isn't that illegal in some places?

Great Post,

we do this often during the summer months when fishing for crappie and bass in Texas Lakes,

I remember years ago fishing by using that. I also remember using fresh cut corn off the cob wrapped in a silk bag to do the same thing.

I do recall one fellow cutting slits in a can of dog food and throwing it with a rope tied onto it, into a deep hole on the side of a pond one night, the next morning he caught 6 or 7 large hornpout in the 15" to 18" range. He fished that way for 2 or 3 days, then pulled the can out, left it for a couple months, then did the same thing again. Always mystified me as to how he could do that on a regular basis, but he did.

Yeah Matt my friends turned me on to the dogfood trick. Buy liver flavored canned dogfood (really cheap by the case at Wally World) and punch a hole in the top and bottom of the can. Bait your spot at noon and come back when the sun is setting. Better have some heavy tackle because monster cats and stripers will show up if you're fishing on a major river. Chicken livers for bait and liver flavored dog food for chum... bring lots of beer because you may be there reeling them in all night!

Make sure you check your regulations. Some places have rules against chumming. Good tip though.